Removing Third Brake Late Without Damaging Defroster Wires

[scottb]

I have the old-fashioned third brake light in the rear window of my 84. It's a large box at the lower edge of the window, attached with double stick tape. I've been thinking about removing it and replacing it with something brighter and more modern, a la Jack Olsen's recent addition to his car. Jack's Third Brake Light

The double stick tape on the old light covers at least one defroster wire. How can I remove the old light (and the double stick tape) without damaging the wire? Heat? (hair drier or heat gun?) Any other ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks, guys.

[RickM]

I'd say the hair dryer is your safest bet. Just take it real slow and use a plastic putty knife, carefully , if you must.

[scottb]

Originally posted by RickM
use a plastic putty knife, carefully , if you must.

I hadn't thought of using a plastic one. Good call!

[Emission]

My third brake light is dead center with my rear view mirror! I'd love to remove it.

Post pics of how the process goes. Good luck!